Cresting question

[bmfer]

I had some arrows dipped by a buddy of mine and wanted to try cresting them. Can you use testors model paint for that? Its an enamel paint or do you have to usethe stuff 3Rivers sells? Thanks

[A.S.]

I use Testors all the time. I also spray 3-4 coats of Polycrylic over the cresting to reduce scratching.

[outdooru]

The only cresting paint I use is Testors. Best paint I have found for cresting. I hated using the lacquers. They never covered well for me. Do yourself a huge favor after you get done cresting and dip your arrows with a clear gloss or semi-gloss urethane. This will protect your cresting from being scratched up. This only adds about 2-3 grains to the arrow weight so it well worth the extra effort. Have fun, nothing looks better than a true crested arrow!

[bmfer]

Thanks for the info guys!

[outdooru]

I forgot to mention that I have also been spraying on my base color with Testors spray paint rather than dipping. Just do 3 light and even coats and you are good to go. I tape off where I want the color to stop with blue painters tape and then wrap some of the pre-taped making paper once around the arrow. After painting and removing the masking material I lightly steel wool the lip where I masked off to smooth it out and blend it in.

[A.S.]

I've been spraying mine also. I've been using Krylon Fusion (made for plastics), it works great on carbon arrows.

[toot]

Sounds like what I'm doing but mine are turning out extremely crappy, as far as coverage..

Toot

[NoCams]

outdooru,
I found a trick to getting rid of the lip formed where the cap dip paint and stain meet. I tape off 10" for my cap dip and on the first dip I dip just short of the tape. On the second coat I dip all the way to the blue painters tape. The last cresting ring on my crest pattern finishes at 10" too so it works out good. Got rid of the, "lip " for my arrows. Hope this helps.

nocams

[outdooru]

Good idea. I like the idea of tapering it.

[john fletch]

I guees we all differ.  I use lacquer base dip and crown dip and do not like model paint - too soft.  I use lacquer for cresting.  When I get the thickness right, it paints well and dries hard.  I do not need to dip again after cresting.  The secret is a good paint consistency, a good spped on the tool and straight shafts.